Pontal da Carrapateira
Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Faro, Portugal
Loop trail in Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Faro, Portugal. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.4 mi (10.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 358 ft (109 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 15 min
- High point
- 174 ft (53 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.2 mi (2 km) from start
- Historic site: Forte da Carrapateira 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Bike repair station 3 mi (4.9 km) from start
- Trailhead: Pontal da Carrapateira 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Beach: Praia do Amado 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Pontal da Carrapateira
How long is Pontal da Carrapateira?
Pontal da Carrapateira is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 15 min. It climbs 358 ft (109 m) in total, up to a high point of 174 ft (53 m).
How hard is Pontal da Carrapateira?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Pontal da Carrapateira?
21 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Pontal da Carrapateira?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 3.1 mi (4.9 km), 4.9 mi (7.9 km).
Is Pontal da Carrapateira shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Pontal da Carrapateira?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Pontal da Carrapateira?
O Sitio do Rio, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Surfshop, 0.8 mi (1.3 km).
Is this a good week for Pontal da Carrapateira?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Pontal da Carrapateira
- Alternativa Trilho dos Pescadores Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina · Moderate · 6.6 mi (10.7 km)
- Cerros da Carrapateira Costa Sudoeste · Hard · 8.2 mi (13.2 km)
- Rota Vicentina - Trilho dos Pescadores - 9 Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina · Expert · 19.2 mi (30.8 km)
- Rota Vicentina - Trilho dos Pescadores - 8 Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina · Hard · 12.3 mi (19.8 km)
- Amado Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina · Moderate · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- Da Bordeira até ao Mar Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina · Hard · 7.6 mi (12.3 km)
- Endiabrada e os Lagos Escondidos Faro · Hard · 9.4 mi (15.2 km)
- Vilarinha Costa Sudoeste · Easy · 3 mi (4.9 km)
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